Things To Do

The Voyageurs National Park area is a 4 season area with many things to do but water is the main focus of the area! Fish hundreds of miles of shoreline and islands, cruise to the Kettle Falls damn or Crane Lake for lunch, visit the Ellsworth Rock Gardens, travel up river and view the rock cliffs on your way to Ash River Falls or take a sunset cruise! Starting in September, hunting is in its prime as ruffed grouse and black bear season opens. White-tail deer season open the first Saturday in November. Northern Minnesota has thousands of acres of public hunting land with miles of perfect trails for the hunter. Fall also offers some spectacular fishing days! Nothing beats a warm fall day on one of our area lakes or nearby Sullivan Bay while taking in excellent fishing action and the brilliant fall colors!

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARKEstablished in 1975, Minnesota’s only national park commemorates a key stretch of waterway canoed by 18th century French-Canadian Voyageurs who transported goods and furs along the international border lakes.

ASH RIVER VISITOR CENTER Meadwood Rd. Ash River Trail Open daily May -September.Visit the center and enjoy hiking trails filled with pine and spectacular views of Kabetogama Lake. (218) 374-3221

ELLSWORTH ROCK GARDENSThe Ellsworth Rock Gardens are located on the Kabetogama Peninsula across from Cutover Island. The site includes a picnic area and dock access to facilitate exploration of the gardens and rock sculptures that were developed here by Jack Ellsworth from the 1940s to the 1960s.

HISTORIC KETTLE FALLS HOTEL & DAMVisit the Kettle Falls Historic District where you can look south into Canada from the international border, visit the dam, the 1912 dam tenders cabin, the site of a blind pig and the 1912 Kettle Falls Hotel.

KOOCHICHING COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM State of the art facility will preserve and educate all visitors about the history of Koochiching County with well-researched and exciting exhibits. Over 10,000 items are exhibited. Museum opened May thru September.

BRONKO NAGURSKI MUSEUM The Bronko Nagurski Museum is a lasting tribute to an outstanding man, athlete and citizen. It is the first modern museum in America dedicated to an individual football player. Open May thru September. For more information call (218)283-4316

BOISE CASCADE PAPER MILL TOURSThe art and craft of papermaking is as old as recordedhistory, and, in International Falls, the growth of the papermaking industry and the growth of the city have gone hand in hand. Tours are offered June through August. 218-285-5011

WATERS OF THE DANCING SKY SCENIC BYWAYNamed for the that can often be seen dancing in the sky, this is Minnesota's northernmost byway. This breathtaking route traverses 191 miles along Minnesota Highway 11 through lakes and the legendary Rainy River.

VINCE SHUTTE BEAR SANCTUARYHere you can see the wild bears in their natural habitat up close and personal. Don't forget your cameras! Near Orr.